Betances STEM Magnet School
- Operated by: Hartford School District
- 5, 6, 7, 8
- 212 Total Students
Why choose us?
STEM-Focused Approach
Connect science and technology to real-world challenges with a curriculum that blends core academics with an advanced focus on STEM.
Student-Driven, Experiential Learning
Grow into a confident, curious problem-solver and critical thinker through hands-on learning, observation and analysis, inquiry, design, and collaboration.
Rigorous, Inquiry-Based Instruction
Build essential background knowledge and vocabulary to support advanced learning inside and outside the classroom.
Well-Rounded Educational Experience
Explore a variety of activities, from our eSports Lab and Fitness Center to our competitive athletic teams and clubs, that encourage student engagement and foster personal growth
Schedule
Transportation
- Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
- RSCO does not provide door-to-door transportation. Bus stops vary and may include stops in your neighborhood or centralized locations in or near your town. Typically, centralized bus stops are not within walking distance of a student’s home. Families are responsible for transportation to the bus stop.
- Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. Hartford residents receive transportation through Hartford Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
- For students living outside the transportation zone, families may transport their child to an existing stop within the transportation zone or provide their own transportation. A reimbursement stipend is available for families who live outside the transportation zone and bring their child to school.
Specialization
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Special Features
- STEM Pilot Flight Simulators — students artificially recreate an aircraft’s flight for pilot training & design
- Computer Education classes to maximize tech integration
- Virtual reality (VR) headsets and curriculum for immersive learning
- STEM Plus classes, LEGO® robotics, and coding programs
- Google Apps for Education embedded into daily instruction by Level 1 Google Educators
- Recognized in 2023 by the General Assembly and Black and Hispanic Caucus for Excellence in STEM and Student Outreach
- STEM Plus pathway of courses beginning in 5th Grade
- State-of-the art E-Sports Lab
- Competitive E-Sports teams
- New Fitness Center
- Teachers certified in Google AI for Education
- Updated Gym floor and Athletics field
- Junior Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers
Placement Priorities
The following priorities are used in the placement process and can increase the chance of a placement if the school has available seats. To receive priority, you must apply during the on-time application period and make the school your first choice. Applicants receive priority in the order listed below.
- Direct Pathway: Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
- Enrolled Sibling
- Placed Sibling
- Employee/Staff
- Hartford Residential Neighborhood
- Hartford Residential Zone 4
Pathways
CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!
Betances STEM Magnet School 8th grade students have a direct pathway to 9th grade at Pathways Academy of Technology and Design. To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must submit an on-time RSCO application with Pathways Academy of Technology and Design as their first choice.
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Sports
Athletic opportunities and sports teams add to the educational experience of our students. The sports programs listed are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Many of the sports offerings in Grades 9-12 are interscholastic and include different levels, such as Varsity, Junior Varsity and/or Freshman teams. Please check with the school for more information.
- Basketball
- Cross country
- eSports
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports
Athletic opportunities and sports teams add to the educational experience of our students. The sports programs listed are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Many of the sports offerings in Grades 9-12 are interscholastic and include different levels, such as Varsity, Junior Varsity and/or Freshman teams. Please check with the school for more information.
- Basketball
- Cross country
- eSports
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
